ALEKS Math

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• What is ALEKS Math Assessment?
• How Do I Take my ALEKS Math Placement Assessment?
• How Do I Choose My ALEKS Module?
• How Do I Improve My ALEKS Scores?
• How Do I Take the ALEKS Reassessment?

What is ALEKS Math Assessment?

ALEKS is a powerful artificial intelligence (AI)-based assessment software product the zeros in on the student's mathematical strengths and weaknesses, reports its findings, and then if necessary provides a learning module to improve the student's knowledge and skill. ALEKS will ask between 25 and 35 questions, none of which are multiple choice. Before beginning the assessment, students will complete an online tutorial so they know how to enter answers in ALEKS. The tutorial and placement may take up to 90 minutes to complete.

If students take the test remotely, they are expected to take the ALEKS placement assessment without assistance from another person or resource. Results from ALEKS will lead to placement in a mathematics course. If students complete the assessment using assistance, there is a strong chance that they will perform poorly in their mathematics course and have to pay tuition fees to retake it.

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How do I Take my ALEKS Math Placement Assessment?

To access your ALEKS Math Placement Assessment, new students will first need to log into Flashline and reset their default password.

• On the left-hand side of the page, hover over the "Student" tab
• Under the "Resources" menu, select the option titled "Placement Assessments"
• Select the "Math" option
• To access the assessment, select "Take your ALEKS Math Assessment, or access ALEKS learning modules"

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How Do I Choose My ALEKS Modules?

ALEKS will automatically route you to the appropriate Learning Module based on your placement score. 

• Students will be placed into the mathematics course indicated by their performance on the ALEKS placement assessment. You may improve your placement score by completing a six week ALEKS learning module, then registering for a reassessment on your campus. This is the only way to change your placement to a different mathematics course.

• Completing the six week learning module is highly recommended for ALL students because this will increase the likelihood of success in their mathematics course.

To complete the learning module, please visit the ALEKS and Placement Assessments section, found by selecting Student / Resources from the main menu in Flashline.

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How Do I Improve My ALEKS Scores?

Here is the recommended way to improve your ALEKS score.

Students will be placed into the mathematics course indicated by their performance on the ALEKS placement assessment.

Students who need a higher placement score will need to enroll in a six week learning module, then complete a reassessment. This is the only way to change placement into a different mathematics course. Click here to determine the appropriate learning module.

Completing the six week learning module is highly recommended for ALL students because doing so will increase the likelihood of success in their mathematics course.

All reassessments need to be taken on a Kent State campus.

The first placement assessment, a six week learning module, and one reassessment are available to all incoming students free of charge.

If you'd like to learn more about ALEKS and/or sign up for an optional free trial, visit www.aleks.com.

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How Do I Take the ALEKS Reassessment?

Where to take your reassessment.

Your reassessment needs to be taken on one of our campuses. Once you have worked through the six week learning module, make an appointment for a reassessment at any Kent State University Campus.

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